I was told by my doctor to supplement vitamin D in my diet. I was also told that Magnesium is necessary for the body to properly utilize the vitamin D.

I bought a 1000mg vitamin D3 supplement and a 250mg Magensium supplement. It is made of Magnesium Oxide. Is there a better type of Magnesium I should have purchased or is this a good kind? I've heard there are a few to choose from and I want to make sure I didn't screw this up.

Thanks!

02-06-2013, 03:40 PM

magicmerl

Sorry, Magnesium Oxide is not very bio-available (but it is the cheapest :D).

Magnesium Orotate is the best, although pricey. Magnesium Citrate and Magnesium Chloride are nearly as good.

Citrate is generally cheapest, but has the greatest laxative effect. Malate is usually the next cheapest, and it's what I take. Orotate tends to be expensive for some reason. All of them are well-absorbed.

Often taking some or all of it before bed can help you sleep.

Magnesium oxide, I'm sorry to say, is basically worthless: less than 10% of it is actually absorbed.

02-08-2013, 12:57 AM

UniqueTII

I just ordered a bunch of citrate, so hopefully that works well for me. The last magnesium suppliment I took was a mixture of citrate, taurinate, malate, glycinate, and succinate. It worked pretty well for me, but I don't see any real reason for the complexity.